Category: News
UAE exit from OPEC signals closer alignment with US interests, experts say
UAE wants to supply more oil than its OPEC quota and that could help push down prices once the Strait of Hormuz opens.
EU trade deal with South America’s Mercosur bloc takes provisional effect
The long-awaited deal creates one of the world’s largest free trade areas with 720m potential consumers.
Pentagon announces deal with seven AI companies for classified systems
Most recent instance of department integrating with AI comes amid Anthropic standoff, concern over use in Iran war.
US warns shippers against paying Strait of Hormuz tolls, ‘donations’
Latest warning comes as Iranian state media reports Tehran has presented new peace proposal to US.
Turkish police fire tear gas, arrest hundreds at May Day rally
Turkish authorities violently crackdown on May Day demonstrations at Istanbul’s Taksim Square, firing tear gas.
Italian firefighters respond to Tuscany wildfires
Wildfires have ravaged over 810 hectares (2,000 acres) of forest in Tuscany.
Cricket club bans social media comments to protect players’ mental health
English basement county, Kent, are led by former international Adam Hollioake, who is concerned for players' well being.
Howe says Saudi owners’ desire for success at Newcastle remains unchanged
PIF said on Thursday that it would cut funding of LIV Golf at end of 2026 season.
Woman killed, children injured as Israel attacks Lebanon
Israel's assault, which has displaced more than one people in Lebanon, escalates despite US brokered 'ceasefire'.
Trump’s threat: Why cutting US troops in Europe won’t be easy
Amid transatlantic tensions over the Iran war, Trump has threatened to reduce troops in Germany.